Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole is a flavorful Louisiana recipe that relies on the flavors of the trinity (celery, onion and green pepper) along with Tabasco to give it a kick. It’s served over rice, which makes it one of our favorite frugal dishes.

However, don’t confuse it with Gumbo! Gumbo is Cajun rather than Creole. Gumbo is created by slow-cooking roux until golden brown. Creole dishes are usually a bit spicier, and don’t contain a roux. Both include the trinity and are ”improvisational” dishes, as the basic recipe may be altered to include whatever ingredients the cook has available (Wikipedia).

Frugal Tips: I use bagged frozen shrimp for this recipe. About every 2-3 months, I find it on sale at Cub Foods during their BOGO sales. Since I’m able to store it in my deep freeze, I buy several bags when the price is low.